Chief Leader – September 29, 2015 by SARAH DORSEY and RICHARD STEIER Uniformed Firefighters Association President Steve Cassidy last week confirmed that the union postponed a Sept. 23 vote on the contract he negotiated with the city to avoid a potential defeat of the pact by unconvinced delegates. ‘They Think PBA Will Do Better’ “There were a […]
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After 14 Years, Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Still Going Strong
Newsday – September 28, 2015 by EMILY NGO Tracing the steps of the off-duty firefighter who raced in full gear toward Ground Zero — and ultimately, to his death — during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, more than 30,000 runners from across the globe Sunday made their way through the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel. The 14th […]
Crowley Honors FDNY On 150 Years Of Service
On September 17, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley presented a Proclamation to the Fire Department of the City of New York(FDNY) to honor and celebrate its 150th Anniversary. “This is a momentous occasion for our Fire Department – for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to protect New Yorkers,” Crowley […]
Brooklyn Boy, 2, Reunited with Veteran FDNY Firefighter Who Saved His Life in House Fire
NY Daily News – September 23, 2015 by Chelsia Rose Marcius, Larry Mcshane The Tuesday reunion of veteran firefighter Lt. Victor Milukas and 2-year-old Justin Pierre lacked the drama of their first encounter — not that anyone complained. The FDNY odd couple shared hugs, handshakes and gifts Tuesday as they said hello nearly a month […]
Remembering FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge
20:56 pm / By JPachucki in From the Museum FDNY chaplain Father Mychal Judge’s compassion extended far beyond the fire department. Judge made a point of remembering personal details about each person he met and providing all with spiritual support. From New York City’s mayor, to the homeless, to those most in need […]
Stories From Main Street: As Tunnel To Towers Race Grows, Foundation Expands Mission
CBS 2 – September 22, 2015 NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — More than a charity race, the Tunnel to Towers 5K has become a pilgrimage. As WCBS 880’s Sean Adams reported, people want to retrace the steps of firefighter Stephen Siller, who lugged 60 pounds of gear as he ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to […]
Marine Accused of Unlawful Classified Leak Fighting Government Request for Claim Dismissal
Jacksonville Daily News – September 22, 2015 by James LaPorta The fight over an alleged whistleblower reprisal for sending unlawful classified material to warn Marines of a potentially dangerous police chief in Afghanistan continued this week. New York firefighter and Marine Reserve Maj. Jason Brezler, along with attorney Kevin Carroll, who represents Brezler pro bono […]
Man Dead in Fire in Rosebank Home
SI Advance – September 21, 2015 by Eddie DAnna STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 54-year-old man is dead after a raging fire early Monday morning in Rosebank. The man, whose identity has not been released pending family notification, was unconscious when he was pulled from the two-story home at 21 Rosebank Place, according to spokesmen […]
Boat Overturns in NY’s East River; 19 Aboard Rescued
Associated Press – September 21, 2015 NEW YORK — Nineteen people were dumped into the chilly waters of New York City’s East River when their dragon boat overturned, but lifejackets prevented any injuries. The Coast Guard said the wooden dragon boat from the Azumi Rowing Club was completely submerged by the time rescue crews arrived […]
Jon Stewart: Congress Is Treating Health Program For 9/11 Responders Like ‘Just Another’ Bill
Huffington Post – September 18, 2015 by Michael McAuliff – Senior Congressional Reporter WASHINGTON — When Jon Stewart on Wednesday lobbied Congress on behalf of 9/11 responders, it stirred up the desired publicity. But any sense of hope the former “Daily Show” host came away with, he said, came from the responders themselves. Because members […]
